2004 Senate Bill 1463

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Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 3, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To eliminate election districts within the eighth judicial district in Kalamazoo County. Judges in the district are elected in three separate geographic areas, but operate a consolidated court. This means some citizens find themselves before district judges they had no role in electing.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 25 to 10 (details)

To eliminate election districts within the eighth judicial district in Kalamazoo County.

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Amendment offered

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on January 2, 2005.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 92 to 3 (details)

To eliminate election districts within the eighth judicial district in Kalamazoo County.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 29 to 7 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 29, 2004